Library Renovation Project Starts In Roswell

ROSWELL, GA — Various external improvements are underway at seven branches in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Exterior construction work began this week at the Sandy Springs, Dogwood, Southwest, Roswell, Kirkwood, Washington Park and West End branches.

Exterior work will take place from April through August of this year, and will include roof repairs, pressure washing, gutters, exterior paint, brick repairs, and fencing. The renovations are part of Phase II of the library system's Capital Improvement Plan, which includes overhauling 23 library branches and the system's downtown Atlanta headquarters, Central Library. The project is expected to take place through late 2020.

Dr. Gabriel Morley, director of the library system, said tackling the exterior work while the branches remain open will reduce the amount of time needed to close each building for interior renovations.

“We know there will be some inconvenience, but our end goal is to modernize and upgrade our libraries with minimal impact to service delivery," Morley added. "We believe this is the best way to accomplish that mission.”

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Renovations to the Roswell Library will include a new entrance and entry ramp; new interior finishes; updated mechanical systems, classrooms, restrooms and lighting; a new meeting and classroom/quiet room and group study rooms; children's storytime area; adults with reading area; teen area with computers; technology zone; cafe area and storage space for the Friends of the Library organization.

According to the system's website, the library is projected to close sometime in early August for the interior work and reopen in late February 2019. Renovations are expected to take 4 to 9 months, depending on the library. Please note that the dates are tentative and could change.

You can keep track of the project and plans for other libraries by visiting the Atlanta Fulton Public Library System's website.

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